Disney's Blue Sky Cellar puts guests in the minds of Imagineers

The Blue Sky Cellar, located in Disney's California Adventure, allows guests to look behind the scenes into upcoming attractions at the park. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Small-scale models are on display in the Blue Sky Cellar, allowing guests to see the plans for Cars Land. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Blueprints and concept art are on display in the Blue Sky Cellar. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Concept art for Buena Vista Street shows the work behind the new features in California Adventure. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Guests are able to take trivia quizzes about Disney California Adventure within the Blue Sky Cellar. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Concept art for Radiator Springs Racers, including sketches of the cars and costumes for cast members, are on display at the Blue Sky Cellar. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Concept art of posters for the new Cars Land rides can be seen at the Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Small-scale models of the cars for Radiator Springs Racers and Luigi's Flying Tires are on view at the Blue Sky Cellar. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Small-scale models are shown in the Blue Sky Cellar, allowing guests to see what's to come for Cars Land. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Cars Land models show the plans for the new additions to California Adventure. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The dominant landscape of Cars Land is shown in models of the new attraction. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Design sketches of themed lighting and neon signs for Cars Land are on display at the Blue Sky Cellar. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The shovel used in the ground-breaking of Cars Land is signed and displayed in the Blue Sky Cellar. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Blue Sky Cellar is home to many of the early design elements used in the new California Adventure attractions. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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A picture of Walt Disney welcomes guests as they arrive into the Blue Sky Cellar. The plaque on the wall quotes Disney saying, "Disneyland will never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the world.” BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Several displays give visitors a peek at concept art for Cars Land. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The viewing area in the Blue Sky Cellar allows guests to hear from the Imagineers themselves about the creative process involved in the Cars Land attraction. BREANNA LAFFERMAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

For those that have always wanted to explore the minds of Disney's creative Imagineers, you've got to visit the Blue Sky Cellar.

Located in Disney California Adventure, the Blue Sky Cellar features the motto "the sky's the limit" and displays the beginning phases of attractions like the new Cars Land.

The cellar opened its doors in 2008 and has displayed blueprints, sketches, concept art and small-scale models of "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure," Goofy's Sky School roller coaster and the new Buena Vista Street.

Not only does the cellar allow patrons to see models and first steps of the Imagineering process, but also there is a viewing section in which you can watch videos featuring Imagineers. For Cars Land, major players such as John Lasseter, chief creative officer at animation studio Pixar, explains his involvement in the attraction's development. Other Imagineers explain how important being involved is to their family and the shared experience of Disney creativity.

Next time you find yourself at Disney's California Adventure, you might visit the Blue Sky Cellar for a peek behind the scenes and into the future of the Disneyland Resort. As Walt Disney himself once said, "Disneyland will never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the world," so enjoy all parts of the attractions – not just the finished product.

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